Brandon

Hey Guys! We wanted to write to you to let you know how "Brandon" is doing. First of all, since we live in Brandon, FL we decided that calling him Brandon might be a little confusing at times so....we decided to call him something more simple. So we call him "B". We were going to call him Big Easy (after our favorite city - New Orleans) but were worried that might be a little overwhelming for him so "B" seemed like a simple and easy solution. It didn't take him long to learn his name. On the way home from Orlando - "B" went to the floor board and stayed there all the way home! After arriving home he tried to hide under our dining room table. However, since I was ready for a nap, I scooped his little self up and plunked him on our bed. We snoozed and snoozed! He was still a little timid but he was in "cuddle mode" by the end of our siesta! I figured that "B" wouldn't eat for 3 days after we first adopted him due to stress, change of location and being scared. However, after a day he had himself 3 peanut butter treats and 2 greenies! He is a sucker for those greenies! Also, "B" has the cutest underbite that makes his bottom lip stick out a little. You can really see it in one of the pictures below. Well, since we took the nap together the first day he arrived - "B" has decided that he is most comfortable lounging right in the middle of our bed and sleeps right in the middle of the bed with my husband and I. On October 31st I had to undergo surgery and then ACL knee reconstruction surgery on November 28th. "B" has been right by my side throughout my entire recovery and is super attached to his mommie. He is a real cuddler and has been so much company for me during this rough couple of months. "B" is still learning that it is OK to hang out with people and relax. When getting used to a new friend visiting we give them a pupperoni to sort of "bribe" him with. After a couple of treats - he has made a friend for life. He loves being outside and has been really great about not trying to get under the fence. In fact, we do not have to worry at all about "B" trying to run away or leave the yard. However, He always has to know just exactly where his mom and dad are while he is outside and "checks in" with us often. He also loves to watch our koi fish swimming around in our pond. He made a couple of attempts to swim with the fishes....but we were able to easily train him to stay out of the pond. Since he seems to like the water, he has been no problem to bathe. In fact, he seems to enjoy it. Riding in the car is still a little stressful for him but we did take him away with us to a pet friendly cottage for Thanksgiving weekend. He LOVED sitting out on the dock and sniffing the air while we fished and adjusted to his surroundings quicker than I ever could have imagined. "B" is super smart and a very special boy. Both my husband and I and all of our friends notice little improvements in his social skills on almost a daily basis. We are so happy to have him as a member of our family!!!! here are a couple of pictures for you to enjoy. ~ Troy N.